The Lake County Board of County Commissioners met in special
session on Thursday, November 12, 1992, at 7:00 p.m., in the Mount
Dora Chamber of Commerce Baggage Room, Mount Dora, Florida.
Commissioners present at the meeting were: Donald B. Bailey; and
Catherine Hanson. Commrs. Bakich, Swartz, and Gregg were not
present due to prior commitments. Others present were: Annette
Star Lustgarten, County Attorney; Robert K. McKee, Purchasing
Director; Mike Anderson, Director of Facilities & Capital
Improvements; Jim Stivender, Director of Public Services;
John Swanson, Director of Planning; Gregg Stubbs, Director of Land
Development Regulation; Steve Hiney, Recycling Coordinator; Ava
Kronz, Administrative Assistant to the County Manager; and
Marlene S. Foran, Deputy Clerk.

Mr. Gregg Stubbs gave the Invocation and the Pledge of
Allegiance was led by Commr. Hanson.

Commr. Hanson (District 4 Commissioner) opened the meeting by
introducing Commr. Bailey (District 2 Commissioner); County Staff;
and Mr. Glen Karr, Councilman, representing the City of Mount Dora,
who were present in the audience. At this time, others present in
the audience introduced themselves.

It was noted that, in addition to the department heads and
staff members, there were approximately 17 individuals from the
local community present.

UPDATE ON ROAD PROJECTS

Mr. Jim Stivender, Director of Public Services, appeared
before those present and presented a brief overview of past,
current, and future County road projects, as well as future Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) projects in the District 4
area. Mr. Stivender distributed a hand-out prior to the meeting
listing past, current, and future projects in District 4, and the
cost of said projects.

Discussion occurred regarding painting of the bridge located
on Old Highway 441, in the vicinity of the Mount Dora Golf Club, at
which time Mr. Stivender stated that his office has been contacted
regarding this issue and is addressing said issue at this time.

Discussion occurred regarding the surface condition of a
portion of Old Highway 441, in the vicinity of the Mount Dora Golf
Club. Mr. Stivender stated that the south bound lane, of the
portion of road in question, is the old concrete road, and that
staff would review the condition of said road.

Discussion occurred regarding the need for a traffic signal at
the intersection of Old Highway 441 and Bay Road. It was noted by
a local resident present in the audience that a petition has been
presented to the Department of Public Service requesting said
signal. He, the local resident, stated that there have been
several major accidents at the intersection. Mr. Stivender stated
that a statistical analysis is scheduled to be performed within the
next three months.

Mr. Stivender briefly reviewed the responsibilities of various
departments within the Department of Public Services which includes
Engineering, Road Operations, Special Services, Mosquito/Aquatic
Plants, and Solid Waste.

Ms. Nancy Abbott, a resident of Eustis, stated that the
mosquito population has been extremely heavy in the Townhill
Subdivision area during the past year. Mr. Stivender responded to
Ms. Abbott's concern, and stated that Mr. Eric Cotsenmoyer,
Director of Mosquito-Aquatic Plant Management, has fifteen (15)
spray trucks spraying the County on a regular basis. Mr. Stivender
reviewed the method of determining which areas of the County are to
be sprayed, and stated that the Townhill area will be reevaluated.

Mr. Stivender noted that a Board of County Commissioners'
Solid Waste Workshop, which will include landfill mining, and the
overall solid waste management plan, has been scheduled on
November 24, 1992.

Mr. Stivender responded to questions and comments presented by
the audience.

UPDATE ON THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

Mr. John Swanson, Director of Planning, appeared before those
present and provided an update on the current status of the Lake
County Comprehensive Plan and reviewed the new Land Use Map.

Mr. Swanson stated that Exhibit B, a stipulated settlement
agreement for the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan, has been
transmitted to the Department of Community Affairs (DCA) for their
review, and the settlement agreement has been verbally accepted by
DCA. He stated that the current Lake County Comprehensive Plan
will accommodate for a population growth of approximately 200,000
people in Lake County to the year 2005.

Mr. Swanson reviewed current changes and pointed out various
density changes on the Land Use Map. The map currently reflects a
density of seven (7) units per acre for land adjacent to cities; a
density of four (4) units per acre for urban expansion categories;
a density of one (1) unit per acre, with the ability for a Planned
Unit Development ("PUD") to allow for up to three (3) units per
acre, with specific restrictions, for the suburban expansion
categories; and one (1) unit per acre for the rural village
categories.

Mr. Swanson stated that the majority of the negotiations with
DCA concerned approximately 106,000 acres in the area of critical
state concern known as the Green Swamp.

Mr. Swanson responded to a concern expressed by a resident in
the audience regarding the contamination of Lake County's
underground water resources, and stated that regulations and
inspections are adequate to protect Lake County's underground water
resources. He stated that data shows that pest control used by the
citrus industry is responsible for polluting the water.

At this time, the Board members and staff responded to
questions presented by those present in the audience.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

Mr. Mike Anderson, Director of Facilities & Capital
Improvements, appeared before those present and discussed various
projects, current and future, within the County system. He noted
that an American Institute of Architecture Design Award, in the
category of Public and Corrections Facilities, has been received
for the plan and design of the Judicial Center.

Mr. Anderson stated that presently under construction is a
10,000 square foot archive and record storage facility for the
Clerk of Courts, which is scheduled for completion toward the end
of December. A new Tourist Information Center (Welcome Center) is
scheduled for completion in February, and is located at the
Industrial Central Park.

Mr. Anderson noted that the Criminal Justice Facility (Lake
County Detention Center), the Judicial Center and the records
storage facility have been funded by the infrastructure sales tax,
and the Tourist Information Center has been funded by a tourist
tax.

Mr. Anderson noted that there is approximately 200,000 square
feet of new construction and renovation planned during the next
three (3) years. At this time, he reviewed the proposed renovation
of the existing facilities and stated that the old Jail will be
renovated into an administrative office facility for use by the
Sheriff's Department. Also included in the renovation project is
the extensive interior renovation of the Old Courthouse. He stated
that Odell & Associates will be doing the design of the renovation
project, which is expected to take approximately eighteen (18) to
twenty-four (24) months.

At this time, the Board members and staff responded to
questions presented by those present in the audience regarding the
budget, security at the Detention Center, and ad valorem
assessments on the tax bill for the Hospital Districts and
Ambulance Service.

There being no further business to be brought to the attention
of the Board, the meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.